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Citi Trends

Citi Trends Inc is a retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories in the United States. The company offers apparel, including fashion sportswear for men and women, as well as children, such as newborns, infants, toddlers, boys, and girls; accessories comprising handbags, jewelry, footwear, belts, intimate apparel, scrubs, and sleepwear; and functional and decorative home products, as well as beauty products, books and toys.

Citi Trends Inc

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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Classover Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIDZ#NASDAQ">KIDZ</a>) stock rose 50.3% to $5.59 during Tuesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $132.4 million. </li>
<li>YSX Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YSXT#NASDAQ">YSXT</a>) shares moved upwards by 29.13% to $8.2. The company's market cap stands at $192.1 million. </li>
<li>Allied Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGAE#NASDAQ">AGAE</a>) shares moved upwards by 28.37% to $3.33. The company's market cap stands at $146.6 million. </li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) stock moved upwards by 18.83% to $65.8. The company's market cap stands at $45.9 million. </li>
<li>Pitanium (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTNM#NASDAQ">PTNM</a>) stock increased by 16.79% to $4.73. The company's market cap stands at $107.6 million. </li>
<li>Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) shares rose 15.66% to $31.24. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $258.5 million. The company's, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Raytech Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAY#NASDAQ">RAY</a>) shares fell 34.3% to $1.9 during Tuesday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $33.4 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGA#NASDAQ">QVCGA</a>) shares declined by 15.82% to $2.98. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.0 million. </li>
<li>Yoshiharu Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOSH#NASDAQ">YOSH</a>) shares declined by 14.81% to $13.48. The company's market cap stands at $23.7 million. </li>
<li>Star Equity Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRR#NASDAQ">STRR</a>) shares declined by 13.86% to $2.3. The company's market cap stands at $7.3 million. </li>
<li>Tilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLYS#NYSE">TLYS</a>) shares declined by 10.28% to $1.31. The company's market cap stands at $39.4 million. </li>
<li>Ruanyun Edai Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYET#NASDAQ">RYET</a>) shares decreased by 9.07% to $8.73. The company's market cap stands at $294.6 million. 
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12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session

Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>)&nbsp;stock gained on Tuesday after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45741625/citi-trends-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter earnings</a>.
The company reported a&nbsp;quarterly sales growth of 8.3% year-on-year to $201.7 million, topping the analyst consensus estimate of $183.6 million.
Comparable store sales increased 9.9% compared to Q1 2024 fueled by increases in traffic, basket and conversion, reflecting the continued impact of improved product style and value, addition of off-price extreme value and better product allocation methods, the company said in a press release.
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Adjusted EPS of 17 cents topped the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus loss estimate</a> of 92 cents.
The gross margin of 39.6% expanded 90 basis points Y/Y due to a higher initial markup, lower shrink, and lower freight expense, partially offset by planned in-season markdowns.
Merchandise inventory decreased by 7.6% year-over-year to $109.9 million. Average in-store inventory decreased 4.9% vs. the same period last year while supporting 9.9% comparable store sales growth. The company said inventory is significantly fresher, with a 45% decrease in aged product.
The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 million compared to a loss of $0.8 million a year ago. Citi Trends held $41.6 million in cash and equivalents as of May 3, 2025.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the company repurchased 250,555 shares of its common stock, spending a total of $6.3 million.&nbsp;
At the end of the quarter, $40.0 million remained available under the company&#8217;s share repurchase program.
CEO Ken Seipel expressed his satisfaction with the strong Q1 results, highlighting that positive trends were evident across all retail metrics, encompassing both apparel and non-apparel categories, all climate zones, and all store volumes.
He noted that this sales momentum has carried into the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with quarter-to-date comparable store sales trending in the mid-to-upper-single digits.
While acknowledging macro-economic uncertainties, particularly concerning tariffs, Seipel said, &#8220;Our approach is to be aggressive to drive growth and remain flexible to react and adjust as needed.&#8221;
&#8220;For the foreseeable future, our teams have successfully held net product costs flat in the aggregate, finding alternative goods when needed and taking advantage of off-price opportunities created by the disrupted environment. As a result, we have mitigated near-term margin pressure, and we remain optimistic about our ability to control our business results,&#8221; he added.
Citi Trends now expects <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">comparable store sales</a> growth of mid-single digits (up from prior low-to-mid-single digits). The company&nbsp;expects adjusted EBITDA of $6 million-$10 million (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44377404/citi-trends-stock-jumps-despite-q4-miss-bets-big-on-off-price-model" rel="noreferrer noopener">up from prior</a> $5 million-$9 million).
The company reiterated plans to open up to 5 new stores, remodel approximately 50 stores, and close up to 5 locations.
Price Action: CTRN shares are trading higher by 13.1% to $30.55 at last check Tuesday.
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Earnings

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Guidance

Citi Trends CEO Asserts It Will Tackle Tariffs with 'Aggressive Growth,' Responsive Adjustments

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Citi Trends shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

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<li>Total sales of $201.7 million increased $15.4 million, or 8.3%, vs. Q1 2024; comparable store sales increased 9.9% compared to Q1 2024 fueled by increases in traffic, basket and conversion, reflecting the continued impact of improved product style and value, addition of off-price extreme value and better product allocation methods &nbsp;</li>
<li>Gross margin of 39.6% vs. 38.7% in Q1 2024, an increase of 90 basis points due to higher initial markup, lower shrink and lower freight expense, partially offset by planned in-season markdowns</li>
<li>SG&amp;A expense dollars leveraged 270 bps vs. Q1 2024, 220 bps as adjusted&#x2A;, reflecting the impact of increased sales and disciplined cost controls</li>
<li>Net income of $0.9 million, or adjusted net income&#x2A; of $1.4 million, vs. net loss of $3.4 million, or adjusted net loss&#x2A; of $2.7 million, in Q1 2024</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA&#x2A; of $5.4 million compared to an adjusted EBITDA&#x2A; loss of $0.8 million in Q1 2024</li>
<li>Adjusted EBITDA Flowthrough of 40%, above Company expectations, from total sales increase of $15.4 million versus last year and adjusted EBITDA increase of $6.2 million</li>
<li>Diluted earnings per share of $0.11, or $0.17 as adjusted&#x2A; vs. earnings per share of $(0.42), or $(0.32) as adjusted&#x2A;, in Q1 2024</li>
<li>Real Estate: Remodeled 19 stores in the quarter and ended the period with 591 locations</li>
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UPDATE: Citi Trends Q1 Comp Store Sales Grew 9.9% YoY

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) shares increased by 14.4% to $30.9 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $255.7 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Signet Jewelers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.85% to $75.4. The company's market cap stands at $3.1 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Greenlane Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) stock increased by 11.47% to $0.01. The company's market cap stands at $6.9 million. </li>
<li>QVC Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QVCGA#NASDAQ">QVCGA</a>) shares increased by 7.34% to $3.8. The company's market cap stands at $30.6 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>ECD Automotive Design (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECDA#NASDAQ">ECDA</a>) shares fell 9.7% to $0.31 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.8 million. </li>
<li>Chegg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHGG#NYSE">CHGG</a>) stock fell 8.34% to $1.1. The company's market cap stands at $117.2 million. </li>
<li>Yoshiharu Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOSH#NASDAQ">YOSH</a>) stock fell 8.03% to $14.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $25.6 million. </li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) stock declined by 5.42% to $52.37. The company's market cap stands at $36.5 million. </li>
<li>NWTN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWTN#NASDAQ">NWTN</a>) stock decreased by 5.38% to $1.76. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $503.6 million. </li>
<li>Lazydays Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GORV#NASDAQ">GORV</a>) stock decreased by 5.19% to $0.27. The company's market cap stands at $29.2 million. 
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Fiscal 2025 Outlook
The Company is updating its fiscal 2025 outlook as follows:
<ul>
<li>Expecting full year comparable store sales growth of mid-single digits, at the high end of previous outlook of low to mid-single digit growth</li>
<li>Full year gross margin rate expected to increase approximately 200 basis points vs. fiscal 2024, slightly below previous outlook due to an elongated timeline for the repair phase of the supply chain transformation</li>
<li>SG&amp;A is now expected to leverage in the range of 60 basis points to 80 basis points vs. fiscal 2024, above previous outlook on higher expected sales, inclusive of increased incentive compensation accruals related to business performance</li>
<li>Full year EBITDA&#x2A; is now expected to be in the range of $6 million to $10 million, above previous outlook, a $20 million to $24 million improvement vs. 2024</li>
<li>Expecting fiscal 2025 effective tax rate of approximately 0%, consistent with previous outlook</li>
<li>The Company continues to plan to open up to 5 new stores, remodel approximately 50 stores and close up to 5 locations</li>
<li>Expected full year capital expenditures remain in the range of $18 million to $22 million</li>
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Citi Trends Sees FY25 Comparable Store Sales Growth Of Mid-Single Digits (Prior Low To Mid-Single Digits)

Earnings Beats

Citi Trends Q1 Adj. EPS $0.17 Beats $(0.92) Estimate, Sales $201.73M Beat $183.62M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• NIO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.22 per share on revenue of $1.71 billion. 
• National Energy Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NESR#NASDAQ">NESR</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $570.27 million. 
• Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.26 per share on revenue of $193.28 million. 
• Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.29 per share on revenue of $7.45 billion. 
• Signet Jewelers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $1.54 billion. 
• Dollar General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.46 per share on revenue of $10.25 billion. 
• Donaldson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCI#NYSE">DCI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $960.74 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Yext (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YEXT#NYSE">YEXT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $113.64 million. 
• Guidewire Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWRE#NYSE">GWRE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $279.91 million. 
• Sportsman's Warehouse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.47 per share on revenue of $238.25 million. 
• Mama's Creations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAMA#NASDAQ">MAMA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $32.74 million. 
• CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. 
• Couchbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BASE#NASDAQ">BASE</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Hewlett Packard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $7.92 billion. 
• HealthEquity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HQY#NASDAQ">HQY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $320.41 million. 
• Asana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NYSE">ASAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $185.47 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For June 3, 2025

Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-06-03. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Citi Trends will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.26. 
Citi Trends bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $1.72 in the last quarter, leading to a 4.06% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Citi Trends's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.18</td>
<td>-0.75</td>
<td>-0.52</td>
<td>-0.35</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-1.54</td>
<td>-0.78</td>
<td>-1.94</td>
<td>-0.32</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>10.0%</td>
<td>-6.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748872937_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Citi Trends's Stock</h3>
Shares of Citi Trends were trading at $26.48 as of May 30. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 7.95%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on Citi Trends</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Citi Trends.
Analysts have given Citi Trends a total of 1 ratings, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target is $29.0, indicating a potential 9.52% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Genesco, J.Jill and Lands' End, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Genesco, with an average 1-year price target of $23.5, suggesting a potential 11.25% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for J.Jill, with an average 1-year price target of $27.25, suggesting a potential 2.91% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Lands' End, with an average 1-year price target of $20.0, suggesting a potential 24.47% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Genesco, J.Jill and Lands' End, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>Citi Trends</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-1.86%</td>
<td>$83.85M</td>
<td>-11.65%</td>
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<td>Genesco</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>$349.64M</td>
<td>6.47%</td>
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<td>J.Jill</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-4.95%</td>
<td>$94.75M</td>
<td>2.15%</td>
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<td>Lands' End</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-14.22%</td>
<td>$201.34M</td>
<td>8.00%</td>
</tr>
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</table>

Key Takeaway:
Citi Trends ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit, while it is in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>About Citi Trends</h3>
Citi Trends Inc is a retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories in the United States. The company offers apparel, including fashion sportswear for men and women, as well as children, such as newborns, infants, toddlers, boys, and girls; accessories comprising handbags, jewelry, footwear, belts, intimate apparel, scrubs, and sleepwear; and functional and decorative home products, as well as beauty products, books and toys.
<h3>Citi Trends: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Citi Trends faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -1.86% in revenue growth as of 31 January, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -6.71%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Citi Trends's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -11.65%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Citi Trends's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -3.05%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Citi Trends's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.95, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTRN/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Citi Trends visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Insights Ahead: Citi Trends's Quarterly Earnings

Management

Citi Trends Announces Election Of Ken Seipel As Chairman Of The Board And Refresh Of Board Of Directors

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) with a Buy and maintains $29 price target.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Citi Trends, Maintains $29 Price Target

Citi Trends Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) shares traded higher on Tuesday after the fourth-quarter earnings results.
The company reported a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44372899/citi-trends-announces-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter sales decline</a> of 1.9% year-on-year to $211.17 million, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $211.54 million.
Comparable store sales increased 6.4%. Adjusted EPS loss of $1.54 missed the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate for EPS of $0.18.</a>
Gross margin of 39.7% expanded 60 basis points Y/Y due to lower freight expense, partially offset by planned in-season markdowns.
Quarter-end total inventory decreased 6% versus last year. Adjusted EBITDA of $7.1 million decreased 29% Y/Y.
Citi Trends held $61.1 million in cash and equivalents as of February 1, 2025.
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In the fourth quarter, the company repurchased 145,238 shares of its common stock for a total spend of $3.8 million
At the end of the fiscal 2024, $46.2 million remained available under the company&#8217;s share repurchase program.
&#8220;This top-line growth was driven by strong customer traffic and consistent increase in basket size. Our renewed focus on delivering trendy fashions, great brands, and amazing prices combined with compelling off-price deals strongly resonated with our customers,&#8221; said CEO Ken Seipel.
&#8220;As we enter a period of economic uncertainty, we believe we are in a good position to gain market share due to the addition of &#8220;off-price&#8221; to our business model, which enables us to offer high margin, great brands at exceptional prices with minimal impact of tariff-based cost pressures.&#8221;
Outlook: Citi Trends sees FY25 comparable store sales growth of low to mid-single digits. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">expects FY25 adjusted EBITDA of $5 million &#8211; $9 million.</a>
The company plans to open up to 5 new stores, remodel approximately 50 stores, and close up to 5 locations.
Price Action: CTRN shares traded higher by 11.2% at $23.95 at last check Tuesday.
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CORRECTION: Citi Trends Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $(1.54), Sales $211.172M Miss $211.537M Estimate

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The Company's implied fourth quarter comparable store sales are expected to be on the high end of the range of up low to mid-single digits with total sales down low to mid-single digits vs. Q4 2023 due to the 53rd week last year and store closures.&nbsp;
Q4 gross margin is expected to be in the range of 39% to 40% and SG&amp;A is expected to be approximately $76 million. Q4 EBITDA is expected to be on the high end of the range of $5 million to $7 million.

Citi Trends Expects Implied Q4 Comparable Store Sales To Be On High End Of Range Of Up Low To Mid-single Digits With Total Sales Down Low To Mid-single Digits

Citi Trends Now Expects H2 Sales And EBITDA Results To Be At High End Of Previously Provided Outlook

Citi Trends Reports Total Holiday Sales For Quarter-To-Date Period Ending January 4, 2025 Of $174.4M; Comparable Store Sales, Calculated On A Shifted 9-week To 9-week Basis, Increase 7.1%

Citi Trends shares are trading higher after Craig-Hallum and DA Davidson raised their respective price targets on the stock.

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker maintains Citi Trends (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRN#NASDAQ">CTRN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $20 to $28.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Citi Trends, Raises Price Target to $28

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Citi Trends Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results

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